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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 245 (Friday, December 20, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 104199-104201]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-30397]

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2024-0192; FXIA16710900000-245-FF09A30000]

Foreign Endangered Species; Receipt of Permit Applications

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit applications; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to 
comment on applications to conduct certain activities with foreign 
species that are listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act 
(ESA). With some exceptions, the ESA prohibits activities with listed 
species unless Federal authorization is issued that allows such 
activities. The ESA also requires that we invite public comment before 
issuing permits for any activity otherwise prohibited by the ESA with 
respect to any endangered species.

DATES: We must receive comments by January 21, 2025.

ADDRESSES: 
    Obtaining Documents: The applications, application supporting 
materials, and any comments and other materials that we receive will be 
available for public inspection at https://www.regulations.gov in 
Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2024-0192.
    Submitting Comments: When submitting comments, please specify the 
name of the applicant and the permit number at the beginning of your 
comment. You may submit comments by one of the following methods:
     internet: https://www.regulations.gov. Search for and 
submit comments on Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2024-0192.
     U.S. mail: Public Comments Processing, Attn: Docket No. 
FWS-HQ-IA-2024-0192; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters, MS: 
PRB/3W; 5275 Leesburg Pike; Falls Church, VA 22041-3803.
    For more information, see Public Comment Procedures under 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Timothy MacDonald, by phone at 703-
358-2185 or via email at [email protected]. Individuals in the United 
States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a speech 
disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access 
telecommunications relay services. Individuals outside the United 
States should use the relay services offered within their country to 
make international calls to the point-of-contact in the United States.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Public Comment Procedures

A. How do I comment on submitted applications?

    We invite the public and local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies 
to comment on these applications. Before issuing any of the requested 
permits, we will take into consideration any information that we 
receive during the public comment period.
    You may submit your comments and materials by one of the methods in 
ADDRESSES. We will not consider comments sent by email or to an address 
not in ADDRESSES. We will not consider or include in our administrative 
record comments we receive after the close of the comment period (see 
DATES).
    When submitting comments, please specify the name of the applicant 
and the permit number at the beginning of your comment. Provide 
sufficient information to allow us to authenticate any scientific or 
commercial data you include. The comments and recommendations that will 
be most useful and likely to influence agency decisions are: (1) Those 
supported by quantitative information or studies; and (2) those that 
include citations to, and analyses of, the applicable laws and 
regulations.

B. May I review comments submitted by others?

    You may view and comment on others' public comments at https://www.regulations.gov unless our allowing so would violate the Privacy 
Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) or Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552).

C. Who will see my comments?

    If you submit a comment at https://www.regulations.gov, your entire 
comment, including any personal identifying information, will be posted 
on the website. If you submit a hardcopy comment that includes personal 
identifying information, such as your address, phone number, or email 
address, you may request at the top of your document that we withhold 
this information from public review. However, we cannot guarantee that 
we will be able to do so. Moreover, all submissions from organizations 
or businesses, and from individuals identifying themselves as 
representatives or officials of organizations or businesses, will be 
made available for public disclosure in their entirety.

II. Background

    To help us carry out our conservation responsibilities for affected 
species, and in consideration of section 10(c) of the Endangered 
Species Act of 1973, as

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amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), we invite public comments on 
permit applications before final action is taken. With some exceptions, 
the ESA prohibits certain activities with listed species unless Federal 
authorization is issued that allows such activities. Permits issued 
under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA allow otherwise prohibited 
activities for scientific purposes or to enhance the propagation or 
survival of the affected species. Service regulations regarding 
prohibited activities with endangered species, captive-bred wildlife 
registrations, and permits for any activity otherwise prohibited by the 
ESA with respect to any endangered species are available in title 50 of 
the Code of Federal Regulations in part 17.

III. Permit Applications

    We invite comments on the following applications.

Applicant: North Carolina Zoo, Asheboro, NC 27205; Permit No. 
PER13416102

    The applicant requests a permit to import 50 samples taken from 
wild-origin Virgin Island tree boas (Epicrates monensis granti) to the 
North Carolina Zoo, located in Asheboro, North Carolina, for the 
purposes of scientific research. This notification is for a single 
import.

Applicant: Dallas World Aquarium, Dallas, TX; Permit No. PER11682955

    The applicant requests a permit to export 28 live captive-born 
Orinoco crocodile (Crocodylus intermedius) to Faunca Silvestre 
Productos y Servicios in Venezuela, for the purpose of enhancing the 
propagation or survival of the species. This notification is for a 
single export.

Applicant: University of Alaska Museum, Fairbanks, AK; Permit No. 
PER11888646

    The applicant requests a permit to import scientific specimens from 
the bird species listed below with the specified origin, for the 
purpose of scientific research. This notification is for a single 
import.

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                Common name                        Scientific name
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Red siskin................................  Carduelis cucullata.
Edward's pheasant.........................  Lophura edwardsi.
Swinhoe's pheasant........................  Lophura swinhoii.
Seychelles fody...........................  Foudia sechellarum.
Red-tailed amazon.........................  Amazona brasiliensis.
Cuban amazon..............................  Amazona leucocephala
                                             leucocephala.
Vinaceous-breasted amazon.................  Amazona vinacea.
Hyacinth macaw............................  Amazona hyacinthus.
Blue-throated macaw.......................  Ara glaucogularis.
Military macaw............................  Ara militaris mexicana.
White cockatoo............................  Cacatua alba.
Salmon-crested cockatoo...................  Cacatua moluccensis.
Sulphur-crested cockatoo..................  Cacatua sulphurea.
Golden parakeet...........................  Guaruba guarouba.
Pileated parrot...........................  Pionopsitta pileata.
Golden-shouldered parrot..................  Leucopsar rothschildi.
Hooded parrot.............................  Psephotus dissimilis.
Bali myna.................................  Leucopsar rothschildi.
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Applicant: Duke University, Durham, NC; Permit No. PER11738565

    The applicant requests authorization to import biological specimens 
from the aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis); Eastern woolly lemur 
(Avahi laniger); gray-headed lemur (Eulemur cinereiceps); black-and-
white ruffed lemur (Varecia variegata); various lemur species of the 
genera Cheirogaleus, Hapalemur, Lepilemur, and Microcebus from 
Madagascar; and biological specimens from the bonobo (Pan paniscus) 
from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, for the purpose of 
scientific research. This notification covers activities to be 
conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.

Applicant: National Aviary in Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA; Permit No. 
PER11887512

    The applicant requests to amend their captive-bred wildlife 
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) to include the blue-billed curassow 
(Crax alberti), to enhance the propagation or survival of the species. 
This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant 
over a 5-year period.

Applicant: Metro Richmond Zoo, Moseley, VA; Permit No. PER13186673

    The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species, to enhance the propagation 
or survival of the species. This notification covers activities to be 
conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.

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                Common name                        Scientific name
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African lion..............................  Panthera leo melanochaita.
African lion..............................  Panthera leo leo.
African penguin...........................  Spheniscus demersus.
Asian tapir...............................  Tapirus indicus.
Black-and-white ruffed lemur..............  Varecia variegata variegata.
Orangutan.................................  Pongo pygmaeus.
Orangutan.................................  Pongo abelii.
Central American tapir....................  Tapirus bairdii.
Cheetah...................................  Acinonyx jubatus.
Chimpanzee................................  Pan troglodytes.
Diana monkey..............................  Cercopithecus diana.
Galapagos tortoise........................  Geochelone nigra.
Komodo Island monitor.....................  Varanus komodoensis.
Lar gibbon................................  Hylobates lar.
Red-ruffed lemur..........................  Varecia rubra.
Ring-tailed lemur.........................  Lemur catta.
Siamang...................................  Symphalangus syndactylus.
Snow leopard..............................  Uncia uncia.
South American tapir......................  Tapirus terrestris.
Southern white rhinoceros.................  Ceratotherium simum simum.
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Applicant: Los Angeles Zoo, Los Angeles, CA; Permit No. PER11845142

    The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species, to enhance the propagation 
or survival of the species. This notification covers activities to be 
conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.

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                Common name                        Scientific name
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African wild dog..........................  Lycaon pictus.
Andean condor.............................  Vultur gryphus.
Aruba Island rattlesnake..................  Crotalus unicolor.
Central American tapir....................  Tapirus bairdii.
Rothschild's starling.....................  Leucopsar rothschildi.
Babirusa..................................  Babyrousa babyrousa.
Blue-billed curassow......................  Crax alberti.
Blue-throated macaw.......................  Ara glaucogularis.
Brushed-tailed rat-kangaroo...............  Bettongia penicillata.
Chimpanzee................................  Pan troglodytes.
Verreaux's sifaka.........................  Propithecus verreauxi.
Francois' langur..........................  Trachypithecus francoisi.
Giant otter...............................  Pteronura brasiliensis.
Golden lion tamarin.......................  Leontopithecus rosalia.
Gorilla...................................  Gorilla gorilla.
Grevy's zebra.............................  Equus grevyi.
Harpy eagle...............................  Harpia harpyja.
Koala.....................................  Phascolarctos cinereus.
Komodo Island monitor.....................  Varanus komodoensis.
Mandrill..................................  Mandrillus sphinx.
Maned wolf................................  Chrysocyon brachyurus.
Orangutan.................................  Pongo pygmaeus.
Peninsular pronghorn......................  Antilocapra americana
                                             peninsularis.
Radiated tortoise.........................  Geochelone radiata.
Ring-tailed lemur.........................  Lemur catta.
Siamang...................................  Symphalangus syndactylus.
Snow leopard..............................  Uncia uncia.
Pudu......................................  Pudu pudu.
Tiger.....................................  Panthera tigris.

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Tomistoma.................................  Tomistoma schlegelii.
Yellow-footed rock wallaby................  Petrogale xanthopus.
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Applicant: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Cleveland, OH; Permit No. 
PER13556893

    The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the koala (Phascolarctos cinereus), to enhance the 
propagation or survival of the species. This notification covers 
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.

Applicant: Recordbuck Ranch, Utopia, TX; Permit No. PER13957023

    The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 
50 CFR 17.21(g) for Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx), swamp deer (Cervus 
duvauceli), and red lechwe (Kobus leche), to enhance the propagation or 
survival of the species. This notification covers activities to be 
conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.

Applicant: Northeastern University, Ocean Genome Legacy Center, Nahant, 
MA; Permit No. PER13438490

    The applicant requests the renewal of their permit to export and 
re-import non-living museum specimens of endangered and threatened 
species previously legally accessioned into the permittee's collection 
for scientific research. This notification covers activities to be 
conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.

Applicant: Recordbuck Ranch, Utopia, TX; Permit No. PER13967618

    The applicant requests a permit authorizing the culling of excess 
Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx), swamp deer (Cervus duvauceli), and red 
lechwe (Kobus leche), from the captive herd maintained at their 
facility, to enhance the species' propagation and survival. This 
notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 
5-year period.

Multiple Trophy Applicants

    The following applicants request permits to import sport-hunted 
trophies of male bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus pygargus) culled from a 
captive herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of 
South Africa, for the purpose of enhancing the propagation or survival 
of the species.

 Adam Hall, Troy, PA; Permit No. PER13371204
 Todd Harmon, O'Fallon, MO; Permit No. PER13372478
 Alan Freilich, Moorhead, IA; Permit No. PER13301853
 James Hall, Troy, PA; Permit No. PER13373724
 Jason Soulliere, Romeo, MI; Permit No. PER13374211
 Christopher E. O'Connor, Dumfries, VA; Permit No. PER13406047
 James Phillip Bryant, Austin, TX; Permit No. PER13408401
 Mark T. Fitzgibbons, Topeka, KS; Permit No. PER13078805
 Douglas Milkey, Chelsea, MI; Permit No. PER12805698
 Alton J. Hall Jr., Covington, LA; Permit No. PER12714679
 Christopher E. McClain, Nashotah, WI; Permit No. PER13136192
 James Doty Jr., Broadview Heights, OH; Permit No. PER13301163

IV. Next Steps

    After the comment period closes, we will make decisions regarding 
permit issuance. If we issue permits to any of the applicants listed in 
this notice, we will publish a notice in the Federal Register. You may 
locate the notice announcing the permit issuance by searching https://www.regulations.gov for the permit number listed above in this 
document. For example, to find information about the potential issuance 
of Permit No. 12345A, you would go to regulations.gov and search for 
``12345A''.

V. Authority

    We issue this notice under the authority of the Endangered Species 
Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), and its implementing 
regulations.

Timothy MacDonald,
Government Information Specialist, Branch of Permits, Division of 
Management Authority.
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